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Manfreda virginiana . . Rattlesnake Master
. . 24 in. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zone 5 . . Avg. soil, well drained . . L. Spring to E. Summer
Native
Long, succulent, yucca-like leaves, often spotted with purple, radiating from a central crown, and fragrant, purplish flowers atop a 3 to 5 ft. spike.
Found primarily in upland woods, particularly around granite outcrops. Also known as Agave virginiana.
One of several plants commonly named Rattlesnake Master. They were reputed to either repel rattlers or cure the effects of their bite.
#1371 . . Quart pot . . $6.00 
Mimulus ringens . . Monkey Flower
. . 24 to 36 in. . . Sun to mod. shade
. . Zones 3 to 7 . . Avg. to wet soil . . Summer
Native
Bushy plants 1 1/2 inch blue, lipped flowers. Summer. Light green foliage. Tolerates wet soil.
#1093 . . Quart pot . . $5.50
Opuntia compressa . . Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus
. . To 12 in. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zones 4 to 9 . . Avg., well drained soil . . Summer
Native
Large lemon yellow flowers in early summer. Flattened segments are prostrate and spreading. Spines not readily visible. Very hardy.
Quite hardy. This particular one came from a patch high in the mountains. Edible.
#1247 . . Quart pot . . $5.75
Oxypolis rigidior . . Stiff Cowbane
. . 2 to 5 ft. . . Sun to mod. shade
. . Zones 3? to 9 . . Moist to wet soil . . Late Summer
Native
Attractive, narrow, light green foliage. Bright umbels of white flowers in late summer. When planted with Cardinal Flower on a stream or pond bank, the red and white blooms create a striking display.
Also called Hog Fennel.
Roots baked and eaten by Cherokee.
#1115 . . Quart pot . . $5.50
Penstemon digitalis . . Mississippi Penstemon
. . 18 to 36 in. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zones 4 to 9 . . Avg. soil . . L. Spring to E. Summer
Native
Clusters of 1 inch trumpet shaped, white flowers borne above the foliage. Late spring to early summer. Lustrous foliage. Tolerates poor drainage better than many other Penstemons. Native range is East and Central U. S.
There are about 250 species of Penstemon--all native to N. America, except one in Asia.
#1492 . . Quart pot . . $5.25
Penstemon pallidus . . Pale Penstemon
. . To 30 in. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . To Zone 4 . . Avg. soil, well drained . . Late Spring
Native
White flowers are streaked with violet nectar guides. Native range is Eastern and Central U. S.
There are about 250 species of Penstemon--all native to N. America, except one in Asia.
#1472 . . Quart pot . . $5.25
Phemeranthus teretifolius . . Quill Fameflower
. . 4 to 8 in. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zones est. 5 to 8 . . Avg. soil, well drained . . Summer
Native
Half inch flowers are a brilliant, deep, hot pink. All Summer. Pale green, linear, succulent leaves on reddish stems. Hardy relative of Portulaca.
This hardy relative of the Portulaca is native to mountain rock outcroppings and other well drained sites. Prefers thin sandy soil. A superb hard-to-find rock garden specimen.
#1213 . . Quart pot . . $6.00
Polygonatum biflorum . . Solomon's Seal
. . 12 to 24 in. . . Mod. to dense shade
. . Zones 4 to 8 . . Avg. soil . . Spring
Native
Pairs of pendulous white flowers on long, arching stems in spring. Blue-black berries follow in early fall. Smooth, light green leaves line the sides of the stems.
A long-lived woodlander that adds a textural accent to the shady garden.
The young shoots and roots are edible. Caution--False Solomon's Seal, Smilacina racemosa, is toxic.
It has many medicinal uses, both historical and contemporary.
. . . . Also, has been used as a Voodoo conjure in some cultures.
#1104 . . Quart pot . . $5.75
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